When Love Is a Lie (Whitney and Damian)

Chapter 248 Did You Eat Something BP

Noel ignored Madelene's words and fixed his gaze on Whitney. His gaze helil a quiet reassurance, firm and unwavering

Whitney bit her lovet lip, nodded slightly, and timed toward the study. She then gently closed the door behind her

Noel's eyes lingered on her retreating figure until she disappeared behind the door. Only then did be shift his attention back to Madelyn. The tendeness in his epes. wavreplaced by a detached undifference.

Madelyn studied him for a moment before exhaling, såsly. "The date for your engagement to illan has been set. It's nest Saturday. The wedding gifts are almost finalized since you're so busy and rarely come home, I brought the list for you to take a look at," She pulled a document from het hag and placed it on the coffee talde

Noel didn't move. He didn't even glance at the list.

"Whatever you decide istine."

Madelyn frowned at his response and couldn't help but ask him, "Have you forgotten what you promised me?"

Noel's expression dankened momentarily. Of course, he hadn't forgotten.

Back at the hospital, when Madelyn brought Lillan to visit film, his demeanor was distant and cold.

After Lilian left, Madelyn had gotten straight to the point. "I know who you're in love with, and I can pretend I don't. But if it jeopardizes your engagement to Liban, I'll make sure you'll never see her againnoveldrama

Nor knew Madelyn wasn't blutting she totally had the power to follow through

Drawing his thoughts back to the present, be aslund with a low voice, "Have I disappointed you lately? I'll go through with the engagement as planned, but beyond that, I expect you to stay out of my personal matters." At that moment, he was very calm and resolute.

Madelyn's frustration flared, but she suppressed it witha sigh Fine, I'll do as you say. However, I don't want the Reids to sense anything unusual."

With that, she rose from her seat. Casting one last glance toward the study, she left without another word

After a while, the study door opened, and Whitney stepped out

Noel seemed lost in thought but quickly refocused when he saw her.

"Do you need something" he asked gently.

Whitney hesitated before nodding, then shook her head, "Not really 1st wanted to ask if there are any additional design requirements for the Seabourke Library project"

Noel scrutinized her, sensing there was more to it. Is that it ?-

"Yeah. The company has tied a competition to this project's design, and the winning entry will receive a million-dollar reward."

Whitney's expression was composed, as though she was genuinely there to discuss work

She had overheard the conversation between Noel and Madelyn when she was in the study. She hadn't meant to eavesdrop, but their voices were too loud, so slur Ludo choice but to listen to it.

Now she finally understood that Noel's engagement to Lillanwasn't his decision. It seemed like Madelyn had something on him, forcing him into submission She wanted to tell him about what she had discovered at the hospital, but without evidence, it felt pointless. Even if she shared it, Lilian could easily deny. everything, leaving Noel caught in an impossible situation

Whitney resolved to gatherconcrete proof as soon as possible and give it to him

Sering she had nothing more to add, Noel decided not to press further, Instead, he asked, "Have you eaten?

Whitney shook her head.

"Wait over there for a moment," Noel said, gesturing toward the couch before heading to the kitchen.

Soon, he came out with four dishes and set them on the table. The meal was a balanced combination of protein and vegetables.

Tnot a good cook, but these are the dishes I learned while living abroad," Noel said as he pulled out a chair for Whitney to sit on Their was tibeye steak, omelet, steamed seasonal greens, and instroom soup. Aside from the first dish, the test were simple anel easy to make. "Ithought sozprune like you would always have.......

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with a smile. He said as he served her a piece of meal, "That's something you'd see in novels or TV shows. Life abroad wasn't rasy, but I'm

Whitney playfully picked up the piece of meat and asked, "Like this?"

Just as the was about to take a bite, the felt nauseous Clamping a hand over her mouth, she stood abruptly and rushed to the bathroom. Sering Whatory nonhing to the bathrooms, Noel's smile instardly vanished. He then quickly followed ben.

In the bathroom, Whitney pappedalew times, but nothing came out.

Did You Eat Something Bad?

Noel gently patted her back. "What's wrong? Did you eat something bad?"

She tried to recall what she'd eaten earlier, but another wave of nausea hit before she could respond.

"Urgh

Noel frowned. He said, "Let's go to the hospital."

After she weakly lifted her head, her pale face met his gaze in the mirror. A faint suspicion began to take root in her mind.